The Washington critic., 1887-03-01
AT THE THEATRES.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS pIIvp,n

ALDArGI's-"uooDMAN BLIND"
"Hoodman Bllnd,n written by Wilson
Barrett and H. A. Joues, was presented for
the first time In Washington at Albaugh's
last night. 1t is yello' frama, so to speak,
written 10 the true mygoddery style, and
loaded with domestic wrecks and busted
hearts, and ending with bliss that heals
every previous blister. Yet the play is one
that is not without many admirers. AS to
the actors, they are all better than the work
they have to do. Mr.. Joseph Haworth as
jack fe,len shows how well he could DO
Sydney Armstrong; dual character OF
Nance and Jess was away beyond and better
than the average. MIR. Howard's Ben
Chi6bies was typical British yokel, and
Mr.. Cooks Mark Le-zdrd was another good
piece OF work. The scenery was very tinc,
The Thames Embaukment scene being es'
petially good, barring an inartistic distri-
button OF light In the foreground. Again
to night.
KERNAN's-"ApAMLEss EDEN"
There was q terrific rush and jam at Ker.
mans last night TO sec Lilly Clay's "Adam-
lees Eden" comprising twenty beautiful
young ladies from the Gaieiy Theatre, Lon
dor. The name indicates the character Of
the performance. There are many Ewes,
but no Adams. Tho former, therefore,
dressed according to their own sweet will
There were costumes short at the top, aud
costumes short at the bottom, while many
more were short at top and bottom. There
are some fair voices aud pleasing melodies,
while Rice and Barton, In their specialtles,
are excellent.
THE DIME-LgoSzo BROTHERS.
The Leopzo Brothers drew good audi.
ence at the Dime last night. They pre-
sented "Brother Against Brother" com
panion piece to "Friiz.n The play is ene
Of merit, and the several parts were credit
ably carried by tle different members OF the
company. Victor Leonzo is partl iularly
coed In his spetiilties. The dogs, Tiger
and Lion, came In for a large share OF up-
plause. Again tonight.
THE BiJoU-N. s. WOOD.
The temperance Of N. s. Wood at Har-
ris' Bijou Theatre last night was sufficient
to MI every seat In the house. The play
has been criticised before and the larg.
crowds who testified their appreciation OF
this promising young actor on his former
visit Is ample recommendation that he is
well worth seeing.
THE NATIONAL DERNHARDT.
The National was closed last night, but
tonight will open It's gates in blaze of
glory, as it were, with Mile. Bernhardt as
Camille. AS ehe is the best advertised
actress in the world, aud, possibly, the best
actress, further comment is unnecessary.
other AmuseucntS.
The Japanese Village remains at the E
street Rink this week.
Richard Burmeister, recently attached to
the Peabody Institute, Baltimore, gave a
piano recital at the Universallst Church last
night. The audience was not as large as 1t
was nppreciative, aud those who missed It
were the unfortunates. Mr.. Burmeister is
true artist, and lovers Of music should at
tend his next concert on Monday evening.
Tickets for sale at Droop's music store.
The Shakspearean reading and lecture
given by Mrs. Mary A. Siddons In the
Riggs House parlors last evening drew a
larger audience than could be accom-
modsted. Mrs. Siddons was assisted by
her son, Frederick l., aud her two daugh.
tiers, The entertainment was thoroughly
eployed by the distinguished company pres